550K views · 9.6K reactions | When working with a reactive dog, it takes ALOT of Awareness to stop the behavior before it even happens. Every step forward is a victory in working with a reactive dog. Patience, compassion, and perseverance are the building blocks of progress.  #ReactiveDogJourney #PositiveProgress | DJK9 Dog Training | Facebook

Generally speaking, there are 3 pack positions that dogs fall into. Front, middle, and back positions. Front position: the leader position, sets rules, boundaries, and limitations, final decision maker. Middle position: Similar to HR department. Keep pack together. Prevent front of pack from getting too strong, back of pack from being too weak. Higher play drive. Back position: The alarm system for the pack, alert to potential dangers, more sensitive and unsure about new things. Now, let me agai